Full Court Press: Coach Mike Hankwitz Full Court Press is a presentation of House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. Today on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Scottville native Mike Hankwitz, who is set to retire as the defensive coordinator for Northwestern University football team. Hankwitz, 73, will retire following the current season after…
Sexual assault against child tops District Court arraignments By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Alexander Cole Mayse, 21, of 7015 N. 120th Ave., Hart, was arrested Dec. 23 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on two felony counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim between 13-16…
Fire destroys Sherman Township house. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — An early morning fire destroyed an unoccupied house at 6059 N. Custer Road today, Monday, Dec. 23, 2020. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 4 a.m. Upon arrival, the house flames were coming out of the roof, near the chimney, according to Fountain Area Fire Department Assistant…
Obituary: Lavonne P. Garrett, 84, of Ludington Lavonne P. Garrett, 84, of Ludington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, with her daughters at her side. She was born July 11, 1936 to Walter and Edna (Glidden) Chadwick. Lavonne graduated from Ludington High School in 1954. After having three children, Lavonne went back to school and received her bachelor’s…
Obituary: John Stewart, 80, Branch. John Tilford Stewart, Jr. of Branch, Lake County, formerly of Ludington, Lansing, and Owosso and Beaver Dam, Ky., passed away on Friday, December 19, 2020, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was 80 years old. Surviving John are his wife, Roxy and son Austin (Charlie Dill). Also surviving are his loving stepchildren…
Winter weather advisory issued Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory to take effect at 4 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24 until 7 p.m. on Christmas Day. Temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s early…
Teacher Tuesday: Rich Kirby, strength in teaching. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, www.shelbystatebank.com with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport. LUDINGTON – Finding a teaching job in Ludington 28 years ago, Ludington High School teacher, Rich Kirby never imagined how the small town…
Teens hurt in ORV crash. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl, both from Spring Lake, were injured when the 2017 Polaris Ranger XP they were riding overturned, ejecting them off the vehicle Monday, Dec. 21, shortly before 11…
Obituary: Thomas Sheppardson, 78, of Scottville. Thomas Eugene Sheppardson, 78 of Scottville, passed away in hospice care on Tuesday, December 13, 2020. He was born May 11, 1942 in Kalamazoo to the late Ralph and Margaret (nee Thomas) Sheppardson. Tom graduated from Comstock High School, and earned both a bachelor of arts degree and a master of art degree in…
Obituary: Evelyn Brown, 85, of Branch. Evelyn Ruth Brown, 85, of Branch passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Evelyn was born on November 15, 1935 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of William and Helen (Pletcher) Wilke, and graduated from Niles Community High School in Niles. She was later introduced to a young man named Harvey L. Brown while…
Recent births, posted Dec. 22, 2020. The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Brooklyn Joy Vander Vlucht, the daughter of Lindsey and Justin Vander Vlucht of Ludington, was born on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Madeleine Anna Ennis, the daughter…
Scottville commission hears update on revenue sharing investigation. SCOTTVILLE — City Attorney Carlos Alvarado updated the City Commission Monday on the status of an investigation into why the city nearly missed the state revenue sharing filing deadline. During the commission’s Dec. 4, 2020 regular meeting, commissioners learned from Acting City Manager/Police Chief Matt Murphy that the city nearly missed the…
Account established to help fire victim, Jim Dittmer. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — An account has been set up to assist long-time Riverton Township resident Jim Dittmer, 85, whose home was damaged by a fire Sunday morning. St. Paul Methodist Church has established the account and funds may be sent there, 3212 W. Kinney Road, Ludington, MI 49431.…
Obituary: Lois Scott, 90, of Pentwater, Ludington. Lois Vivian Marcellus Scott peacefully slipped into the arms of her maker the morning of December 19, 2020 at Lake Michigan Senior Living just a few weeks short of her 91st birthday. She was born January 8, 1930 to Lester and Vivian Marcellus in Ludington and spent her early years living and…
Driver arrested for OWI after hitting fire hydrant. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after hitting a fire hydrant with the vehicle he was driving and attempting to flee the scene Sunday,…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 21, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Thomas M. Hinshaw, 71, of Ludington, died on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his home. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Richard L.…
Cloudy Tuesday during the day, some snow possible in the evening. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Doubtful that you’ll see the Christmas star tonight (Jupiter and Saturn lined up). Expect cloudy skies. A few flurries or snow showers possible, 15%. Low temperature of 30 degrees with winds north-northwest…
The Scoop: Christmas Eve. community dinner/Home for the Holidays service. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. LUDINGTON — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Jerry Theis, lead pastor of Radiant Church about the church’s Christmas Eve community dinner and also the Home for the Holidays, a joint church…
Fire damages historic Riverton house. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Fire damaged the James Dittmer residence, 3115 W. Kinney Road, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. Dittmer said he had been at church, at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, less than half mile away, when he arrived home to find the house filled with thick black smoke. He said he believed…
Scottville Santa parade route. SCOTTVILLE — Santa Claus is expected to visit Scottville tonight, Sunday, Dec. 20, with a parade beginning at 6 p.m. Santa will ride on a trailer and sleigh, compliments of Larsen’s Landscaping and The Market and will be accompanied by several emergency vehicles. The parade begins at the Scottville fire station at Thomas Street and Broadway…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 20, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Lois V. Scott, 90, of Pentwater, died on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. John T. Stewart, 80, of…
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